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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Experiencing senior year from the sidelines

Camille Bugayong October 5, 2023
When Olivia Rodrigo first released the tracklist for her latest album “GUTS” I excitedly texted my best friend over the track “ballad of a homeschooled girl,” gushing over the upcoming rock/pop song that I knew would become an anthem for homeschooled girls everywhere.  As I expected, the lyrics rang true as someone who left the high school culture for a routine of online classes and independent schoolwork.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Navigating the five stages of grief that come with college

Analise Bruno September 6, 2023
Boston University campus means different things for different students, while some are returning for another semester, others are starting their first — but how do we really feel about the start of another school year?
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

A note from a once lonely member of Gen Z

Margaret Corona April 25, 2023
Maintaining an online presence on social media can be exhausting. We're expected to create unique, cool online identities while balancing the other stressors of life.
Brett Abrams | Senior Graphic Artist

EDITORIAL: Borgston University might have an alcohol problem

Editors April 18, 2023
While some ran laps, students at Boston University and surrounding schools celebrated, not with applause and cheers, but with bottles and booze. April 17 marks another holiday known by most as “MarMon”— an abbreviation for “marathon Monday,” though it mainly describes an all-day drinking fest.
Mandile Mpofu | Graphic Artist

Start your hot girl summer early: What to do this spring break

Hania Malhas March 1, 2023
For those of you who will experience the spring break we witnessed in movies — have fun, explore a new place and dance the night away. For those who choose to go home or not travel, here is what you can do during spring break to recharge.
Students walking on Commonwealth Avenue

How do I balance COVID burnout and guilt?

Ilana Keusch September 28, 2021
Get vaccinated if you haven’t already, get tested regularly and trust yourself
woman laying in bed

My perfect sick day

Grace Knoop April 16, 2021
My body is run down and tired after a long semester, so I had myself the ultimate sick day.
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